Fury at shark spotted hanging off boat

MOTORIST experienced an unusual and disturbing sight on Sydney roads on Sunday when a bunch of blokes were seen transporting a shark across the city.

Footage shows the head of a mako shark bopping around on the back of a fishing boat after a group of anglers caught the 2.4m shark off the coast of Botany Bay.

Seven News reported that the men then drove 40km to Cecil Park, in the city's west, with their prize catch hanging out the back of their blue boat, which was being towed by a ute.

It is not known whether the shark was too big to fit fully in the boat or whether the fishermen just wanted to parade their catch around but it is understood they caught it to make shark steaks.

A mako shark spotted on the back of a boat in Sydney, shocking motorists. Picture: Seven News

Fishermen are legally allowed to take home one mako shark each day, according to the NSW Recreational Saltwater Fishing Guide for 2018/2019.

Some social media users were horrified by the video, with many upset by the sight of the shark.

"Soooooooo WRONG," one person wrote.

"Feeling sad for that shark," another said.

While another was impressed saying, "That will stock the freezer for a while. Nice work."

Fisherman who caught the shark then transported back home to Cecil Park to make shark steaks. Picture: Seven News

The mako shark, known for its speed and power, is an offshore species found in tropical and warm temperate seas in waters generally over 16C. They can reach speeds of up to 80km/h and have been known to propel themselves from the water when hooked, often landing in boats full of panicked anglers, according to fishing blog Fish-on.com.au.

Meanwhile, 46km away two teens came face-to-face with another huge shark which they hooked while fishing on Sydney Harbour.

George Tasak and Bowie Bruce, both 18 from Earlwood and Drummoyne, caught the 2.5m bull shark off Bradleys Head, on the north shore of the harbour, before the sun came up this morning. After posing for a quick picture with the beast, they released it back into the water.

This morning, two teens caught a 2.5m bull shark in Sydney Harbour which they then released back into the water. Picture: Nine News.

"It was kind of a first for us … (we were) literally touching it," Mr Bowie told 9 News.

The teens had been collecting valuable fishing data for a state-run catch-and-release program authorised by fishing bodies when they caught the shark, 9 News reported, and had no intention of keeping it out of its natural habitat.